May 20 2012 - take 2

Interesting breeding season at home, a nest under the deck probably a robin and house wrens in our nest box , not bad for such a small area. Previously we've had song sparrow nesting in our bushes. Its not clear where they nested this year but it is clear that they hatch a young cowbird which has been begging from its adopted parents and fearing on our seed.

Bizarre as it seems I was checking out my new gear for the arctic in 80 degree weather at the patch today - new boots and trousers to badly paraphrase Ian Drury - oh and a new small camera.
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